Ahmed, Hilal and Ahmed, Imtiaz and NA, Aravind (2025) Morphological characterization and ecological insights of Pseudonapaeus cf. candelaris (L. Pfeiffer, 1846) in the Pir Panjal Range of western Himalaya. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 17 (2). pp. 26479-26486. ISSN 0974-7907
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Abstract
Pseudonapaeus cf. candelaris is a terrestrial snail species belonging to the Enidae family, specifically inhabiting the Pir Panjal Range of the western Himalaya. This species displays a unique shell morphology with prominent features including deep furrows, a smooth outer surface, cylindrical form, gradually tapering apex, spiral bands and axial ribs. This study examines the morphometric characteristics of shell and distinct structural patterns observed in specimens from various sites within the region. By documenting these morphological attributes, the research enhances our taxonomic understanding of P. cf. candelaris, addressing aspects of its classification and ecological role. The findings present critical information for conservation efforts aimed at protecting this regionally significant, endemic snail species.
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| Additional Information: | Copyright of this article belongs to the Ahmed et al. 2025. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. JoTT allows unrestricted use, reproduction, and distribution of this article in any medium by providing adequate credit to the author(s) and the source of publication. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Biodiversity, endemic, gastropods, high altitude, molluscs, shell morphology, snail, terrestrial. |
| Subjects: | A ATREE Publications > G Journal Papers |
| Divisions: | SM Sehgal Foundation Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation > Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation Planning |
| Depositing User: | Ms Library Staff |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Nov 2025 05:57 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Jan 2026 04:28 |
| URI: | http://archives.atree.org/id/eprint/1079 |

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